[Here's another entry in my list of YELP HAMSTERS, where they fell off the wheel. It got screwed up…read moreand then when they fixed it, they screwed it up again. I reviewed the Grass Lake Rest Area originally on May 19 and on June 10 or so, Yelp merged it with another rest area review. I complained, they unmerged the two businesses but my review of Grass Lake seems to have gotten lost. Seriously, Yelp. Get your crap together.] Anyway, this rest area is westbound on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Battle Creek. I recall that the rest rooms were clean and the ramps to get off of the highway and back on were good. Smooth and straight. There is ample room for 20 or so trucks and at least 50 or so cars. The car parking area does not have any shade but there are some areas where you can get out of your car to picnic or walk dogs. Inside, there are maps of the local area and decent vending machines. [Review 11228 overall, 1004 of 2019.]

Every thirty to forty miles on Interstate highways across the country there are rest stops where we…read morecan get out and stretch, take care of business, and then get back on the highway somewhat refreshed. The condition of these rest area varies quite a bit from state to state but in general they seem to be getting better overall. Grass Lake Rest Area popped up at the right time and place and we found that it was definitely following the general trend; it was clean, fully functional, and appeared to be well maintained. There were maps showing our location as we made our way across Michigan on our way to Chicago. Rest stops are especially convenient for times when you want easy off and easy on without complications of restaurants and traffic. Fortunately, good rest stops are becoming fairly common and dependable.

Zero stars. Keep driving. No point in stopping here when we…read moredon't have any food available. The only restaurant they have is Popeyes, and they close at 7 PM. Most truckers don't get off the road until well past 7. And they don't open until 11 AM, long after all the drivers have left. If TA wants to be considered a truckstop they need to rethink who they lease their restaurant space out to. Keep driving.

We ate in the restaurant while passing through. The food was good and the service was excellent…read more I would have given the restaurant a 4 star. The 1 star is mostly for the cashier in the store, a young male cashier. While attempting to buy a soda, we had to listen to his speaker phone conversation with his girlfriend or wife. The word, f#$k was used at least 20 times while we stood there waiting for him to absent mindedly scan our drink and accept payment for it. Super unprofessional.

The rest area itself is OK, but the water is horrible. It's extremely hard and very high in iron…read more My TDS meter shows over 800ppm. If you fill a jug with it, the water will begin to rust after just a few minutes. After just 1/2 hour it will be extremely cloudy and tastes horrible. It's safe to drink, but unless you're dying of thirst and have no money, you should opt to buy a bottle of water from one of the vending machines. It's some of the worst well water I've ever had.

Nice and clean rest area that is of fairly recent construction…read more Good vending machines too.

What a great stop! Very clean restrooms, vending options, but the best part was the engaging staff…read moreworking the welcome center. SO MANY resources on the state of Michigan and well organized based on region. Even better is the staff has pre-prepared to go bags with all the resources for the region you are headed. We appreciated their insight and recommendations on our road trip, grateful for their time and care with us.

Very clean building. They have a couple places inside…read more They had information leaflets to grab so that way I could explore more when I was in the state.

This place is clean and well maintained.. The vending has a variety of stuff. I will stop here…read moreagain. Thank goodness they also have a picnic tables.. and a dog area.. it also looks like they have a trail to walk.. that will help stretch the legs out from all the driving.

Stopped here on the way out of Michigan, and it's a pretty decent Rest Area. The bathrooms were…read moreclean, and it has a number of vending machines. Parking is spacious and not confusing. Ticks all the boxes for a basic rest area to pull into when traveling.

Recently I came here since I was in need to make a pit stop. I'm sure I've been here a few times…read more Overall this rest stop is very accommodating, modern and clean. Plenty of parking, fair priced vending machines with plenty of useful tourist information.

Michigan does an outstanding job of providing convenient and clean rest rooms. I've hit a few of…read morethem during my time in the Battle Creek area and this one is just as good as others. The parking lot is easy to access and well marked. The bathrooms are clean, the dog walking area is easy to get to and they have a couple of picnic areas. There is separate parking for cars and trucks. Perhaps the only improvements would be some better shade if I was thinking of catching a nap, and a wifi signal? [Review 11116 overall, 889 of 2019.]

So, I'm traveling to Grand Rapids for a few days and had to make a pit stop on the way out. I was…read moreon the lookout for a rest stop before I hit the Lansing area for some sightseeing, and this one popped up just in time. Pulling in, it looks like all the other rest stops in Michigan that I've been to, so nothing different here. But, I will say, this one was really clean and pretty! Plenty of flowers throughout, freshly cut grass and no garbage from what I could see. The bathrooms here are in pretty good shape, and they have a few vending machines in the lobby area if you need something to drink or snack on. What I really liked has they even had a coffee machine. Nice! Also, there's plenty of picnic tables and some charcoal bbqs if you need to stay for longer and make something to eat while on the road. They have courtesy dog runs as well if your pets need to get out and stretch their legs as well. Overall, a nice clean pit stop. Easy in, easy out.

As I travel along westbound I-69 (yes, I realize that odd-numbered interstates run north and…read moresouth), this rest area is one of my favorites. Located just before you get to the Lansing area, it makes for perfect timing after traveling a ways from the Canadian border. The building is maintained to impeccable standards. It is newer and laid out well. Refreshments are available in the vending machines inside the building at either end. With ample parking on both sides of the building, easy access is afforded for all who stop. A word of warning to those who utilize the big-rig lot - as with most rest areas in the state, it fills up during the evening hours and you might find yourself scrambling to park along the sides. It is not unusual to see trucks stretched out along the exit and entrance ramps here. A great stop that I make here often.

Rest stops are like that Forrest Gump quote: You never know what you're gonna get. (I really didn't…read morewant to think about chocolate and public restrooms, but I couldn't pass up the reference.) This rest stop is also a Michigan Welcome Center, so it's a little more elevated than your typical rest stop. Along with restrooms, you'll find a huge room full of brochures and pamphlets about Michigan and places to visit in Michigan. If you have questions that the literature can't answer, there are some friendly people sitting at desks at the back of the room. I'm assuming they're friendly! I didn't talk to them, but they looked friendly. This is the Midwest, after all. The restrooms are relatively clean. I was in and out as quickly as possible and tried not to look around too much. One thing that's cool about this rest stop is that they have an ice cream machine! There were several different flavors of Blue Bunny ice cream bars, plus some Snickers ice cream and Starburst ice cream bars. There are also vending machines with your typical snacks, like chips, pretzels, jerky and candy. There's also a coffee machine, which dispenses regular coffee or lattes or cappuccinos. Outside, there's a large, grassy area for pets, plus some picnic tables. The restrooms and vending machines are available every day, 24 hours a day. The welcome center is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This really is a nice, BIG rest stop. We were in and out rather quickly- which was our goal - but…read moreyou could spend some time here if you needed more of a break. They were doing COVID testing (and maybe vaccinations) while I was here and the lines were nonexistent. It is big enough for large groups without significant strain. And is frequently the case, lots of parking was available.

This rest area is located on I-69 northbound, just short of Lansing MI. It has a very large parking…read morearea for cars and trucks. Inside, clean bathrooms and vending machines. There is no wifi here but they do have a lot of trees, plenty of space for a dog walking and picnic. Very similar to other MDOT rest areas with the same layout and design. [Review 11105 overall, 878 of 2019.]

If I could knock this rating down a 1/4 star I would! (Grin!)…read more Okay, the ramps to and from the expressway are in need of repair, but otherwise, this rest area located on the edge of Lansing is very well designed and maintained by their staff to the highest level of cleanliness. The parking areas provide plenty of room for transient travelers, be they common 4-wheelers or RVers and big-rigs. All will find space enough to rest from their journey. Vending machines are situated inside the rest room facility, and at $1.50 for soft drinks, they provide for a quick refreshment at a moderate price.